Adjunct, Languages and Literature
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Lincoln University
Lincoln University, PA, US
Summary
The adjunct faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate courses in composition while preparing syllabi and meaningful classroom experiences. They are also responsible for administering examinations, grading, and participating in student learning outcome assessment activities.
Job Description
Lincoln University
Job Title: Part time/Adjunct
Classification: Faculty
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Languages and Literature
Reports: Chair
FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt
Location: Lincoln University Main Campus
OVERVIEW:
Lincoln University (LU), a historically Black, regional, comprehensive, liberal arts university is one of the 7 state-related institutions within the Pennsylvania Higher Education System. The university enrolls over 2,000 students, employs more than 100 full-time faculty members and offers more than 30 undergraduate programs, and selected graduate programs.
Diversity is at the core of LU’s history, mission, and values. We understand the value of diversifying our faculty and pursue that standard of excellence by focusing our recruitment efforts to attract candidates with rich and varied backgrounds, scholarship, and experience.
JOB SUMMARY:
Lincoln University invites applications for a part-time faculty position in the Department of Languages & Literature who has experience teaching composition courses.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach undergraduate/graduate courses in specific content areas as assigned by department chairpersons.
- Prepares syllabi that meet department and university standards.
- Prepares meaningful classroom experiences which include a variety of pedagogical strategies, including lectures, discussion, tests and exams.
- Compiles, administers, and grades examinations.
- Participates in Assessment activities by submitting data of student learning outcomes in a timely fashion.
- And all other relevant duties as assigned by the Chair.
EDUCATION:
- Master’s degree required in English or related field.
EXPERIENCE:
- Teaching experience in an undergraduate/graduate institution.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
- Must be able to make decisions supporting the department’s mission and goals.
- Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written.
- Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization.
- Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including possible evening and weekend work. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
- A current curriculum vitae or resume that includes information on education, experience, and ability related to the position.
- Copies of all college/university transcripts verifying degree(s) and/or coursework.
- The names and contact information for (3) three references.
